Helios HR
Extending the Reach of HR and Recruitment Departments

“We work with our clients to provide the support they need, whether it is sourcing candidates or managing the entire recruitment process,” says Debra Kabalkin, practice leader at Helios HR.

Helios HR’s focus is to help tackle the most significant people-related challenges for employers including in their talent pipeline - filling hundreds of vacancies with top-tier candidates.

As a leading provider of HR and recruiting services, Helios HR is dedicated to developing a strong pool of qualified candidates and enhancing employer brand value in highly competitive markets. By taking proactive measures, it enables clients' HR departments to alleviate the strain of hiring for an already stretched-thin staff.

Helios HR partners with companies to offer unmatched support throughout the recruitment process. With over two decades of experience, the company provides a range of consulting services to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clients' HR and recruitment processes.

The approach taken by Helios HR places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its clients' talent strategies. The company conducts a comprehensive analysis of a client's company culture and unique selling points to attract top-tier candidates that align with their vision and mission.

Beyond just finding the right people for the job, Helios HR also evaluates a client's recruitment process and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement. The ultimate goal of Helios HR is to help its clients build high-performing teams that contribute to business growth and success.

“We partner with clients to help them attract, engage, and retain exceptional teams to help their business to grow, especially, during times of transition and change,” elaborates Natalie O’Laughlin, Director, Marketing & Communications at Helios HR.

Helios HR recognizes the importance of aligning candidates with a business's overall success, and they understand that companies may overlook this during their recruitment process. By implementing clear procedures for identifying and retaining employees over the long term, clients can look beyond their usual recruitment practices and build a stronger, more effective team.

At Helios HR, the team communicates constantly with clients and learns how they operate to elevate their entire recruitment or HR function. By working as a team, they can identify the underlying issues affecting clients and develop a plan of action to address them. Helios HR takes pride in helping clients retain top talent and ensuring their long-term success. Their approach has helped numerous organizations achieve exceptional results in their recruitment and HR functions. For companies looking to take their recruitment and HR strategies to the next level, partnering with Helios HR may be the solution.

During the pandemic, as scientists became scarce in the life science sector, Helios HR assisted one laboratory in filling 70 of 90 open positions. The client with only 20 vacancies left could turn back in-house because they were not overstretched or overburdened with a limited staff force. The goal was to lead the client from point A to point B, and Helios HR, acting as a bridge, was able to help the client get back on track using its acumen and knowledge of the recruitment space.

Recently, Helios HR was acquired by NFP, a leading insurance brokerage and advisory firm. This acquisition has significantly increased the firm's network and brain power, enabling it to deliver even greater value to its clients. As part of the human capital solutions team within NFP, Helios HR will have access to more innovative technologies and resources that will help clients achieve their hiring and business goals.

Looking ahead, Helios HR plans utilizing all available resources and partnerships at its disposal to provide the best possible solutions to its clients. The firm is committed to continuously improving and evolving its services to meet the changing needs of its clients and the wider community.